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LM53 YVA

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 47,335 miles on the clock, averaging 3,954 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for LM53 YVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,335
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,954

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading47,335 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,395
Average per year3,954
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM53 YVA 10k19k28k38k47k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,335 miles
Since last MOT+7,395 miles
PASS
Mileage39,940 miles
Since last MOT+8,524 miles
PASS
Mileage31,416 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,379 miles
Since last MOT+1,621 miles
PASS
Mileage29,758 miles
Since last MOT+1,863 miles
PASS
Mileage27,895 miles
Since last MOT+1,626 miles
PASS
Mileage26,269 miles
Since last MOT+3,598 miles
PASS
Mileage22,671 miles
Since last MOT+3,827 miles
PASS
Mileage18,844 miles
Since last MOT+4,029 miles
PASS
Mileage14,815 miles
Since last MOT+2,577 miles
PASS
Mileage12,238 miles
Since last MOT+2,595 miles
PASS
Mileage9,643 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 YVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LM53 YVA

What car is LM53 YVA?

LM53 YVA is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2004.

What is the mileage of LM53 YVA?

The last recorded mileage for LM53 YVA was 47,335 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM53 YVA passed its MOT?

LM53 YVA has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Jul 2016.

Is LM53 YVA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM53 YVA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LM53 YVA?

LM53 YVA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.